CVE-2018-11757
First published: Mon Jul 23 2018(Updated: )
In Docker Skeleton Runtime for Apache OpenWhisk, a Docker action inheriting the Docker tag openwhisk/dockerskeleton:1.3.0 (or earlier) may allow an attacker to replace the user function inside the container if the user code is vulnerable to code exploitation.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache OpenWhisk | <=1.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104913
- https://github.com/apache/incubator-openwhisk-runtime-docker/commit/891896f25c39bc336ef6dda53f80f466ac4ca3c8
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/0b6d8a677f1c063ed32eb3638ef4d1a47dfba8907de4b222ddd24b05@%3Cdev.openwhisk.apache.org%3E
- https://www.puresec.io/hubfs/Apache%20OpenWhisk%20PureSec%20Security%20Advisory.pdf
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/0b6d8a677f1c063ed32eb3638ef4d1a47dfba8907de4b222ddd24b05%40%3Cdev.openwhisk.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11757?
CVE-2018-11757 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within a vulnerable user's container.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11757?
To mitigate CVE-2018-11757, upgrade your Docker action to use a version of the Docker tag that is newer than openwhisk/dockerskeleton:1.3.0.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-11757?
CVE-2018-11757 affects versions of Apache OpenWhisk up to and including 1.3.0.
Can I still use the openwhisk/dockerskeleton:1.3.0 after CVE-2018-11757 has been reported?
It is highly advisable to avoid using openwhisk/dockerskeleton:1.3.0 or earlier versions due to the security risks posed by CVE-2018-11757.
What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2018-11757?
CVE-2018-11757 allows an attacker to potentially replace the user function inside the container, leading to arbitrary code execution.
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